Short bio Joan Baptista Pla
Full biography Joan Baptista Pla
Joan Baptista Pla (1720-1773) was a Spanish composer and oboist from Catalonia, who belonged to a family of famous Catalan oboists and composers. He was the younger brother of Manuel Pla and the older brother of Josep Pla.
Joan Baptista Pla's music is representative of the Baroque period, and he is known for his works for the oboe and chamber music, including sonatas and quartets. His music is characterized by its energetic rhythms, virtuosic melodies, and innovative harmonies, with a strong influence of the Italian style.
Joan Baptista Pla's music was not widely known during his lifetime, and it was not until the 20th century that his works began to be recognized and appreciated by musicians and music historians. Today, his music is admired for its technical complexity and musical expression, and it is often performed by oboists and chamber music ensembles around the world.
Some of Joan Baptista Pla's most notable works include his Sonata in G Major for two oboes or flutes/violins, his Quartets for oboe, violin, viola, and cello, and his Trio sonatas for two oboes and basso continuo. His music is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Catalonia and its contributions to classical music.
Compositions featuring Joan Baptista Pla
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in D major, Dolcet 3/17 | 11:54 min | Chamber Music | 1750 |
| 2 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in D minor, Dolcet 3/2a | 10:39 min | Chamber Music | 1750 |
| 3 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in E minor, Dolcet 3/6 | 7:30 min | Chamber Music | 1750 |
| 4 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in F major, Dolcet 3/3 | 11:39 min | Chamber Music | 1750 |
| 5 | The Favorite Concerto for 2 flutes, strings & continuo, Dolcet 4/1 | 14:30 min | Concerto | 175? |
| 6 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in A minor, Dolcet 3/16 | 9:52 min | Chamber Music | 175? |
| 7 | Trio sonata for 2 oboes & continuo in C major | 8:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Trio Sonata No.16 in A major | 10:09 min | - | |
| 9 | Trio Sonata No.15 in G major | 12:28 min | - | |
| 10 | Trio Sonata No.4 in F major | 10:11 min | - | |
| 11 | Trio Sonata No.2 G major | 7:13 min | - | |
| 12 | Trio Sonata in G major | 10:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Trio sonata for oboe, violin & continuo in D minor | 10:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Trio sonata for oboe & continuo in C minor | 10:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Trio sonata for 2 oboes & continuo in G major, D:3/12 | 7:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Trio sonata for 2 oboes & continuo in G major | 8:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Trio sonata for 2 oboes & continuo in F major | 8:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Trio sonata for 2 oboes & continuo in E flat major | 10:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Concerto for 2 flutes & string orchestra in D major | 14:52 min | Concerto | - |
| 20 | Trio sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in C major | 9:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Oboe Concerto in B flat major | 18:54 min | Concerto | - |
| 22 | Concerto for flute & string orchestra in G major | 17:15 min | Concerto | - |
| 23 | Concerto for flute & string orchestra in B flat major | 18:40 min | Concerto | - |
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